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Can dogs eat Spanish cherries?

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Overview

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Spanish cherries are not safe for dogs to eat. They may have medicinal properties, but their benefits and dangers to dogs are not completely known. Spanish cherry seeds are also a choking hazard, therefore it is best not to take the risk of feeding these fruits to dogs.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Spanish cherries are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
  • Spanish cherries have a high fiber content.
  • The fruits, flowers, and bark are used in ayurvedic medicine to treat roundworms.

Risks

health-risks
  • Spanish cherry pits are toxic to dogs.
  • Both the cherry and the pit are choking hazards and can cause a digestive blockage.
  • The fruit's flesh is not known to be toxic to dogs; however, there are no direct studies that have been done on the suitability of feeding Spanish cherries to dogs.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Always get professional advice from a veterinarian before using a plant medicinally for your dog.

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